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Sewell: Detroit Lions agree to contract extensions worth combined $200M, AP source says
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Detroit Lions have heavily invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
Dengue cases expected to rise with climate change
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A medical advisor from New Zealand's Immunization Advisory Center says dengue fever is expected to increase with climate change and urbanization.
WHO Regional Director visits Samoa and American Samoa
Apia, SAMOA — Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, in a formal ceremony on April 16, 2024, handed over to the Samoa Minis
Congressional Office says farewell to longtime district director Pulu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, her Chief of Staff Leafaina Tavai, and the rest of the congressional office in Fagatogo said their farewells to High Chief Pulu
Hawaii Tourism board names Hannemann as new chair
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Hawaii Tourism Authority board has a new leader. On Tuesday, the state senate voted to approve former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann as HTA’s board chair.
Flag Day Fautasi Race rematch not happening, it was a ‘fake’ ASG memo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government employees were thrilled yesterday morning when they were informed in a memo from the governor, that the Flag Day holiday on Tuesday for the Fautasi r
Manulele Tausala Low Rider rowers give a 'thumbs up' photo & caption
The Manulele Tausala Low Rider rowers at the Nuuuli boat shed in Utulei village, after winning the 2024 Flag Day Fautasi Race, captained by Taufetee Manutafea Tanielu Taufetee.
Flag Day Games closing ceremony recognizes teams, athletes and coaches
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The top three teams, athletes and coaches from various local sports associations that held tournaments as part of the recent Flag Day festivities, were official
TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
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![Detroit Lions off ensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) and quarterback Jared Goff (16) run to running back Jahmyr Gibbs aft er his touchdown during the fi rst half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. [AP Photo/David Deemer - File] Penei Sewell (58) and quarterback Jared Goff](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/penei_sewell.jpg?itok=JkZVmIDe)

![Professor Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma receiving consumables for the Oxygen Plant from Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala WHO Regional Director for the Wester Pacific during the handover ceremony of the Oxygen Plant and Ultrasound Machines April, 16 2024 in Samoa. [courtesy photo] Professor Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma receiving consumables](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/who_visit.png?itok=M2k5060d)




![Members of the three netball teams who medalled in the Flag Day Netball competition. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Members of the three netball teams who medalled](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6396.jpg?itok=uI96MPWk)
![The debate about banning TikTok tends to miss the larger picture of social media literacy. [courtesy graphic] TIKTOK GRAPHIC](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tiktok_graphic.png?itok=P_qGgFE-)